Empowerment of Individuals Conference

Date: March 10th, 08:45-16:00

This year’s conference is all about empowerment of the individual...

At the 2016 conference we will be discussing several areas relating to empowerment and how judges and professionals balance the views of individuals, to empower them, whilst also safeguarding and protecting them from abuse.

Tollers are delighted to announce that eminent Senior Judge, Denzil Lush of the Court of Protection will be speaking at the Conference about the views of the court system in regard to empowerment, participation and the wishes, feelings and beliefs of individuals.

Martin Kingerely, Barrister from 36 Bedford Row Chambers gives advice on Welfare decision making, including DOLS applications and the rights of an individual in law.

Sally Jones, Head of Legal from The Office of The Public Guardian (OPG) discusses their role in the empowerment of early decision making through Lasting Power of Attorneys and the impact of guidance and restrictions that have been put in place.

Other speakers will discuss Consent to medical treatment, how to raise complaints and safeguarding, the role of the Panel Deputy and making best interest decisions and Legal solutions when Financial Powers of Attorney go wrong.

This seminar is aimed at professionals working with the elderly and vulnerable.

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